Senior Project Engineer - Collins Test Engineering Solutions; Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

The Collins Test Solutions Engineering (CTSE) organization is looking for a motivated individual to be a Senior Project Engineer leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers (including systems, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines) developing complex test engineering solutions. The CTSE organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of automated test solutions in support of operations, service & support, as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.

As a key member of the CTSE leadership team, the Senior Project Engineering ensures the successful execution of test solution projects from inception, through deployment to customers, as well as long-term support. Typical test solutions custom designed electrical hardware as well as COTS components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies and other related equipment coupled with custom software for performing Environmental Stress Screening as well as testing circuit card assemblies and top-level products.

• Lead project technical execution and maintain performance metrics for decision making and continuous improvement purposes
• Manage project scope (requirements and change requests) ensuring it meets agreed to commitments
• Generate and maintain project schedules with understood dependencies, deliveries, and critical path
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) methods for managing project budget (and schedule)
• Ensure project meets quality expectations
• Identify risks and opportunities and resolve them through proactive ownership
• Prepare well-crafted presentations reporting project status to leadership teams
• Develop Engineering estimates and proposals for potential projects and gaining organizational buy-in

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Prior project leadership of multidiscipline engineering teams and managing customer relationships
• Master of Engineering or Master of Business Administration (preferred)
• 6+ years experience with:
  Strong leadership traits and practices
• Sound technical knowledge in at least one of the following engineering disciplines: systems, mechanical, electrical, or software
• Ability to establish and maintaining effective customer relationships
• Outstanding oral, written, and formal presentation communication skills
• Sharp critical thinking approaches
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively execute multiple active projects
• Proficiency with developing and maintaining schedules using Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of Avionics products

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution,…